Midlands News from Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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Two Ryanair Passengers Jailed And Fined €10k for Disruptive Behaviour
The airline's Mullingar boss Micheal O'Leary has been calling for a ban on pre-flight pints before morning flights,
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Communication And Safety Highlighted At National Older Peoples Convention
Athlone hosts the convention this year.
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Midlands MEP Backs National Charity Run For Dementia
Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD Brothers, are running 32 marathons across the island of Ireland in 32 days.
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IFA Criticise Compulsory Purchase Orders For Greenways
The farming body feel it do not regard farmer's livelihoods at present.
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Offaly TD Secures Local Link Bus Route Extension For Third Level Students
Route 10062, which runs from Stradbally and ends in Athlone will now run until the end of May.
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Longford-Westmeath TD Highlights High Mental Health Waiting List Numbers
Sinn Fein rep Sorca Clarke says the system is failing families.
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Photos: Dave Lawlor Celebrating 50 Years In Music
The event was held in the Tullamore Court.
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Midlands Landscaper Jailed For 'Blackout' Assault Spree
The incident involving Colin Lloyd occurred in March 2024.
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Laois School Raises Alarm Over Planned Cut To STEM Officer Role
Rosenallis National School recently competed at the VEX World Robotics Championships.
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Offaly Brothers Go On Trial Over Attempted Murder Of Two Men
Patrick and John Pio Ward, who live next to each other in Kilcruttin, Tullamore deny the charges.
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New Signage Suggested For Offaly Town
A public meeting was held last night to brainstorm future ideas for Tullamore's town centre.
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Calls Renewed For National EV Training Centre in Westmeath
Plans for an EV centre in Mullingar have been shelved due to concerns over European standards.
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Gardai Investigating Laois Burglary
It happened in Mountrath on Monday.
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Midlands Flood Relief Scheme To Enter Planning Stage Later This Year
Lack of progress for a flood relief scheme for Ballinasloe is frustrating locals.
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Midlands Students Meet In Westmeath For National Enterprise Final
Students from across the region and the country are coming to Mullingar today.
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Teenage Girl Injured After Bus Stop Assault In Westmeath
The incident took place on Sunday.
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Midlands Town Meeting Hears Calls For Project Delivery Tzar
Business leaders gathered at the Bridge House Hotel last night.